It’s show time. I’m not talking about me doing a little “song and dance” routine. Be thankful for that as my singing and dancing skill are less than nonexistent. Although, I’ve been known to do a fishing presentation now and then, in this case I’m talking about taking in the upcoming shows over the next three weekends.
For whatever reason, this year three major shows, the Fly Fishing Show, the Denver Boat Show, and the International Sportsman’s Exposition are all scheduled on separate and consecutive weekends. Plus, as Fish Explorer isn’t doing a booth at the ISE I’m free take in the shows primarily as a spectator. Something I’ve not been able to do for several years.
Starting this weekend is the Fly Fishing Show, January 4th through the 6th. This year I’m going to immerse myself in the show for two days, along with friends and family. There are seminars, travel presentations, casting demonstrations, fly tying demos, and booths to visit and I’m looking forward to taking in as many as I can.
The second weekend is the Denver Boat Show. Years past I’ve avoided this one as I didn’t have a boat and wasn’t in the market for one. Well that has all changed as the better half has agreed to let me purchase a boat. So I’m planning on doing a lot of “window” shopping. I’m looking for a fishing platform, but I need to work out whether it should be a bass or flats boat. Both have a lot of appeal, but I’m not sure which has the most appeal. I’m only planning on a single day, and hope to fish the other this weekend.
The third weekend is the International Sportsman’s Exposition. I’ve been invited to tie for a couple hours Thursday and Saturday at the ISE. Saturday I plan on making a day of it, spending my free time visiting booths looking for “must” have fishing gear and drooling over all the dream trips out there. With luck I will be on the water Sunday also.
Short of fishing, I can’t think of a better way to spend my time the next few weeks than visiting fishing related shows. So if ice fishing isn’t your thing, consider joining me one or more weekends taking in one of these fun, fishing-related shows.
